GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,802 km
6,091 miles
PRN
Lipjan
Kosovo
Distance
9,802 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG PRN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pristina International Airport
IATA Code GIG PRN
ICAO Code SBGL BKPR
City Rio De Janeiro Lipjan
Country Brazil Kosovo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Belgrade
Elevation 28 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.570000, 21.040000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lipjan (PRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pristina International Airport (PRN) in Lipjan, Kosovo is 9,802 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Kosovo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:53 in Lipjan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,761 feet between the two airports. Pristina International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lipjan (PRN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Pristina International Airport (PRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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